This resolution approves a contract to purchase three 40-foot and three 60-foot battery-electric transit buses, along with necessary parts and training, for a total cost of approximately $10.8 million. The contract will last until December 2027, with an option to extend it to December 2029, and allows for minor amendments by the Acting Director of Transportation.
Resolution approving an agreement with Solaris Bus US, Inc., to procure three 40-ft and three 60-ft battery-electric transit buses from Solaris Bus US, Inc., along with associated spare parts, special tools, manuals, and training through assigned options established under a procurement conducted by King County Metro, which requires anticipated expenditures of $10,819,849 which includes a contract for an amount not to exceed $9,964,706 and a term until December 19, 2027, effective upon approval of this Resolution, with options to extend the contract to December 19, 2029, and responsibility for the payment of an estimated $855,143 in taxes; and to authorize the Acting Director of Transportation to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's need to procure battery-electric buses to comply with state regulations and enhance its fleet sustainability.
The SFMTA Board approved a new policy committing to procure zero-emission vehicles to replace hybrid electric buses, aiming for a fully zero-emission fleet by 2040.
King County Metro awarded a contract to Solaris Bus US, Inc. for the procurement of battery-electric buses, which SFMTA later leveraged for its own procurement.
The Director of Transportation determined that utilizing King County Metro's procurement process was in the best interests of the City.
SFMTA entered into an assignment agreement with King County Metro, allowing it to purchase three 40-ft and three 60-ft battery-electric buses.
The SFMTA Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Director of Transportation to execute a contract with Solaris Bus US, Inc. for the bus procurement.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution approving the agreement with Solaris Bus US, Inc. for the procurement of battery-electric buses.
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